KeychronReleased 2019

K2 V2

69/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (80/100)
  • Strong performance (74/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K2 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall666774658069
Build quality
66
Customisability
67
Performance
74
Productivity
65
Portability
80
Overall
69
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI · ISO · ISO-UK · JIS · ISO-Nordic · ISO-DE · ISO-FR · ISO-ES
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K2 V2 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K2 V2Ying75
 KeychronK2 V2This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score69 /10069 /100
Build quality66 /100Better61 /100
Performance74 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · PlasticBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes